Movie Reviews

Apaharan (2005)

A bright spark amidst the deluge of low brow comedies

Andaaz (2003)

Pandering to the lowest common denominator this is mere formula fodder

Albela (2001)

rather uninspired piffle, nothing too offensive - just very uninteresting

Allah Rakha (1986)

Rip roaring MKD style concoction is an unsung classic of the 80s

Aks (2001)

The Gita meets The Devil’s Advocate in another case of style of matter

Ajnabee (2002)

Bollywood reworking of Consenting Adults...Wife swapping - Shock! Horror!

Aitraaz (2004)

Yet another local take on Hollywood material - strangely compelling though

Andheri Raaton Mein (2001)

Shades of Lipstick at first, then a crusade against police corruption. dull, nasty stuff.

Aashiq (2001)

A piece of mindbogglingly horrendous dirge from Indra Kumar the creator of Dil

Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002)

dreadful piece of romantic rubbish has no redeeming features

Aapko Pahle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003)

disastrous misfire cant decide what it wants to be - a total wipeout!

Aankhen (2002)

an exciting if improbable thriller - flawed but stylish and entertaining

Aan (2004)

Much style and action to try and camouflage the films many weaknesses

Daman (2001)

Marital rape drama won the National Award for Raveena amidst huge uproar

Vaada (2005)

Synopsis: Potentially gripping thriller goes horribly awry (again!)

Qayamat (2003)

Bollywood does the Bruckheimer thing - loud, mindless, orgy of violence

Khushi (2003)

Dreadful ham-fisted attempt at "charming comedy" - is anything but charming!

Madhoshi (2004)

A deliriously absurd but fun roller coaster ride full of amazing plot twists

Boom (2003)

Horrendous attempt at doing a Tarantino - easily the worst film of 2003!

Yaadein (2001)

all misguided, empty flair and pomp from the self-proclaimed showman

Yaadon ki Baaraat (1973)

Typical Formula melodrama elevated by music and "chemistry"

Calcutta Mail (2003)

a look at the slimy underbelly of Calcutta's underworld - disappointing fare

Aaghaz (2000)

Dreadful, supposedly hard-hitting social commentary.....depressingly awful

Wafa - A Deadly Love Story (2008)

Dracula (1999)

a truly colossal cinematic experience - mightier even than the spectacular Khooni Dracula. Features one of the most outstanding theme songs in history.

Ghutan (2007)

Shunned millionaire bitch from hell turns dead nasty as she attempts hideous revenge for being buried alive by formerly adoring hubby! ("burid" alive," says the poster!!! Indeed so.)

Maut Ki Dahshat (The Horror of Death) (2004)

An elicit potion turns a young man into a diabolical Ape with rape and murder on the agenda.

Haiwaan (1986)

John Carpenter’s Halloween skewed with The Incredible Iron Melting and then given the most bizarre South Indian masala treatment resulting in delirium.

Aakhri Raat (1999)

Yet another kitchen sink rape-revenge marketed as a horror film including pictures on the VCD cover than never remotely appear on screen. Compounded by a video release that is literally topsy-turvy.

Jaani Dushman (1979)

Hairy monster has town cowering in fear as he feasts on each new bride

Jaani Dushman (2002)

Anaconda meets Matrix meets T2 meets Wishmaster in this Nagin retread!

Jadu Tona (1977)

Innocent cherubic Baby Pinky turns into a vile, vomit-spewing monster!

Khooni Dracula (1992)

Rubber faced Dracula attacks ugly, frumpy maids while they bathe - sleazy!

Khopdi - The Skull (1999)

Rape Revenge tedium featuring cut price rubber masks - horrible.

Khooni Shikanja (2000)

Raped, stabbed and left-for-dead Shefali returns from the grave for revenge

Khooni Panja (1991)

usual tale of the vengeful spirit returning to cause the most gruesome havoc